How to Get to the Circleville Pumpkin Show (2026 Guide)

This video is part of our Circleville Pumpkin Show series, filmed in Circleville, Ohio. We cover fall drives, walk‑throughs, parade highlights, local shops, festival setup, and quiet small‑town moments throughout Pumpkin Show week. Planning a trip to the Circleville Pumpkin Show? This complete driving guide shows every major route into Circleville, Ohio, including approaches from Columbus, Chillicothe, Lancaster, and Eastern Ohio. In this video you'll see: • US 23 from Chillicothe • US 23 from Columbus • SR 188 from Lancaster • US 22 from the east • Walnut Creek Pike alternate route • Downtown arrival • Main Pumpkin Show entrance Whether it's your first visit or your fiftieth, this guide will help you arrive with confidence. Subscribe to Gocation Life for more Pumpkin Show guides, travel tips, and Ohio destinations. Circleville Pumpkin Show 2026: Route & Parking Guide 00:00 – Intro & US 23 North (Coming from Chillicothe/Portsmouth) 00:50 – Tarlton Road: The "Low Traffic" Secret Entry & Shuttles 02:30 – Kingston Pike Entry (Avoiding US 23 Congestion) 03:40 – Ohio Street & Neighborhood Parking Tips 04:15 – SR 56 East (Coming from Laurelville/Hocking Hills) 05:00 – Mound Street & Finding Close Residential Spots 06:20 – Big Lots & Fairgrounds Parking Options 08:00 – North Entrance & Highway Control Directions 09:45 – Driving North Court Street (The Main Stretch) 12:15 – West High Street & Passenger Drop-off Zone 12:58 – SR 188 (Coming from Lancaster/Lithopolis) 14:27 – The "Clark Drive" Shortcut & Hidden Free Parking 17:15 – Ted Lewis Park: Parking & Main Entrance Access 21:55 – Walnut Creek Pike (Coming from Groveport) 23:50 – US 22 West (Coming from Washington CH/Williamsport) 25:40 – The US 23 South Ramp: Free (But Risky!) Parking 28:20 – Brook Hill Shortcut for 22 West Travelers    • Circleville Pumpkin Show 2026